i have been reading every post here in cp for a year but havent posted until yesterday. i feel i know everyone here very well. its a great web site.

i wont be able to have the surgeries to remove the hardware or correct the upper back because of the heart attack i had in march, i only have 30% of my heart functioning and no one will take that risk, even me :)

thanksmike61 yr old, male, have had back issues for 30 yrs, had fusion L5/S1 in dec 08, am totally fused but could never stand up or walk without a walker, have seen multiple drs, the last mri showed that a bone in back had totally disengrated , so i have a75 degree kypohisis. I also have 4 screws starting to poke through my back and they wanted to take out hardware and fix kypohsis but had a heart attack in march 09, so iys on hold now. cant lay down flat in bed have slept in recliner for 18 months. have pain 24/7. was forced to quit job, was chef at small college, on disability now.

Hi Mike, It was me you posted to yesterday. I want to welcome you here to the forum. And you were right when you say that it is a great place. It most certainly is. I am sorry to hear the pain you are in. And that you can't have the surgery to correct the problem. I wish you the best. Anice

I am sorry that they can not do the surgery, it sure sounds like you're having a rough time of it!. But You have come to the right place, as I'm sure you know, we might not be able to really help you get fixed up, but we sure will give you support and a listening ear! I am glad that you finally decided to post, welcome to our family here on the CP forum. I hope that you will post often an get actively get involved in all our forums threads.

Good luck to you!

White Beard

Moderator Chronic Pain

I'm Retired USAF, went back to school and became an RN, and now am on full disalbility!--Degenerative Disc (affecting mostly the thorasic disc but all levels involved), C6/7 laminectomy/diskectomy& fusion, Osteoarthritis, Ulcerative colitis, Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Complex Sleep Apnea, and host of other things to spice up my life!(NOT!)Medications: Oxycontin, Percocet, Baclofen, Sulfasalazine, Metoprolol, Folic Acid, Supplemental O2 at 3lpm with VPAP Adapt SV

thanks all its appreciated61 yr old, male, have had back issues for 30 yrs, had fusion L5/S1 in dec 08, am totally fused but could never stand up or walk without a walker, have seen multiple drs, the last mri showed that a bone in back had totally disengrated , so i have a75 degree kypohisis. I also have 4 screws starting to poke through my back and they wanted to take out hardware and fix kypohsis but had a heart attack in march 09, so iys on hold now. cant lay down flat in bed have slept in recliner for 18 months. have pain 24/7. was forced to quit job, was chef at small college, on disability now.

hi. welcome! im fairly new to this site, but i began posting right away. was desparate for understanding from people who knew how i was feeling. i, too am sorry for what u r going through. i wish you the very best and hope u feel as if u have found a lifeline!

Hi Mike, sorry to hear you're stuck with protruding screws in your back sounds very nasty. But this is a great place to be, very supportive, warm, friendly people. Post again and let us know how you're going, best wishes and welcome, golitho

Hello Mike, so very sorry you can't have the surgeries to fix you up! Do heating pads help,? Is your heart going to get any better?Sure hope you can get a low pain day...HUGZ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Mike)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))********************************************** * Asthma, Allergies, Osteoarthritis, Spinal Stenosis, Degenative Disc, Fibromyalgia, Gerd, Enlarged Pituitary Gland, Sjogren's and Ocular Migraines

Welcome! I am glad you have been lurking for so long - but happier that you have decided to take the plunge and join the gang. We are all glad to have you and any and all of your input and ideas are welcome. WE ARE HERE FOR ONE ANOTHER!